Fastener Tightening Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Application Specification
Metric English
Brake Hose Bracket Bolt 14 N.m 10 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Retaining Nut
  • First Pass
40 N.m 30 lb ft
  • Second Pass
+120Β°
Lower Control Arm to Cradle Nuts 135 N.m 96 lb ft
Power Steering Gear to Cradle Mounting Bolts 180 N.m 133 lb ft
Shock Absorber MR Nut 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Shock Absorber Retaining Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Shock Module to Body Retainer Bolts 112 N.m 83 lb ft
Shock to Yoke Nut 90 N.m 66 lb ft
Shock Yoke to Lower Control Arm Retaining Nut (AWD) 180 N.m 133 lb ft
Shock Yoke to Lower Control Arm Retaining Nut (RWD) 250 N.m 184 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Bolts 110 N.m 81 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts 115 N.m 95 lb ft
Tie Rod Retaining Nut
  • First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Second Pass
+180Β°
Upper Control Arm Ball Stud Retaining Nut 80 N.m 59 lb ft
Wheel Bearing/Hub Mounting Bolts 135 N.m 100 lb ft
Wheel Driveshaft Retaining Nut 160 N.m 118 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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